Mayor Parker has yet to take a firm position on the proposed arena, but she has spoken favorably about the job creation the team’s owners say the project could spur.
In this June 2023 file photo, then Democratic candidate for mayor Cherelle Parker speaks to supporters during an event at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. She will return to the Convention Center Wednesday for a town hall event about the proposed 76ers arena in Center City.on Wednesday, an event likely to draw a crowd of residents passionate — in one way or another — about the controversial project.
News of the town hall comes amid a flurry of activity over the proposal, which was first announced in 2022.The Sixers, who say their proposed $1.5 billion arena and housing tower stand to revitalize the East Market Street corridor,and it was dominated by Chinatown residents and activists. A coalition of more than 20 grassroots organizations came to the event and peppered Sixers representatives with questions while attendees rained down boos.
One group, No Arena Wash West, urged supporters to attend Parker’s town hall in a message Monday morning and was critical of the “late notice” from the Parker administration.
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